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Galeon 500 FlyGaleon 500 Fly
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Absolute 47 FLY
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Galeon 500 Fly

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It's an interesting comparison between these two because Galeon 500 Fly shines on the deck but the Absolute has one of the best interiors in the class. Built in Poland but designed by Brit Tony Castro, the 500 Fly has a vast array of options that make the cockpit a seriously impressive living space.

The Absolute 47 Fly  is designed and built in Italy and with a beam of nearly 4.5m it's one of the most spacious boats in the sector. Its unique lower deck layout includes three cabins with an offset master ensuite forward, leaving space for a twin and double "mini master" amidships.

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At a Glance

Absolute 47 FLY

Status
In Production
2019 - Present

Galeon 500 Fly

Status
In Production
2015 - Present
Absolute 47 FLY illustration
48'  

Beam 14' 8"

Draft 4' 1" at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins

Galeon 500 Fly illustration
53' 2"  

Beam 14' 8"

Draft 3' 3" at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins

1 Crew

Performance

The Galeon offers shafts (up to twin 725hp Volvo Penta D11s) or IPS whereas the Absolute is only available with pod drives. The Galeon will top out at just over 30 knots with those larger engines and cruise in the low-mid twenties. Absolute offers just one IPS engine option for the 47 Fly and it's the relatively small IPS650s with 480hp for a top speed of 28 knots. Absolute designs pretty much the entire range to cruise at 22 knots, though, and the 47 will do just that.

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Range

Fuel Capacity

  • Absolute 47 FLY

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  • Galeon 500 Fly

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Interior

The extraordinary volume of the Absolute 47 Fly is felt most acutely on the inside where there is plenty of space. It's bright, too, thanks to its large saloon windows and a light colour palette. Quality is also excellent - right up there with the best in this sector, in fact - and there is a reassuring feeling of solidity throughout. 

The Galeon doesn't feel quite as expensive as the Absolute but it's not far enough and it has much greater scope for customisation than the Italian boat.

Absolute 47 FLY, Interior Absolute 47 FLY, Interior
Absolute 47 FLY
Galeon 500 Fly, Interior Galeon 500 Fly, Interior
Galeon 500 Fly

Accommodation

Both boats have three cabins and two bathrooms but the approaches are different. The Galeon has a straightforward layout with double cabins at either end, sandwiching a bunk bed third cabin. The Absolute has its angled master ensuite in the bow with a twin and 'mini master' sharing the space amidships.

Absolute 47 FLY, Accommodation Absolute 47 FLY, Accommodation
Absolute 47 FLY
Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation Galeon 500 Fly, Accommodation
Galeon 500 Fly

Helm Station

Absolute design some of the best helm stations in the business and the 47's is no different. The side door adds a useful additional access point to the saloon and means the helmsman can easily hop out onto the side deck and help with crewing duties. It also provides easy natural ventilation.

The Galeon doesn't have a side door but it does have large electric windows on both sides of the saloon. The dashboard is more traditional than the Absolute's (there is still the plinth where earlier boats had a run of analogues dials) but everything is neatly presented through twin MFDs and it's easy to get comfortable.

Absolute 47 FLY, Helm Station Absolute 47 FLY, Helm Station
Absolute 47 FLY
Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station Galeon 500 Fly, Helm Station
Galeon 500 Fly

Deck Areas

Here the Galeon reveals the ace in its hand because its deck spaces are exceptional. The folding terraces are an obvious USP but the rotating dinette with built in tender garage is also great, as is the modular foredeck. The Absolute's decks aren't as clever but they are spacious and peppered with practical detailing.

Absolute 47 FLY, Deck Area Absolute 47 FLY, Deck Area
Absolute 47 FLY
Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area Galeon 500 Fly, Deck Area
Galeon 500 Fly

Flybridge

There's not much to separate these two boats up top. Both flybridges are large for the sector and mix a good blend of dining and lounging and both have wet bars. Both also have biminis as standard with the option to upgrade to a hard top. 

Absolute 47 FLY, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Absolute 47 FLY, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Absolute 47 FLY
Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Galeon 500 Fly, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Galeon 500 Fly

Compare Layouts

The Galeon's main deck is a feast of clever features that make it a brilliantly sociable boat to live on board. If sleeping accommodation is important to you, though, the Absolute 47 Fly is a winner.

Flybridge

Absolute 47 FLY

Flybridge

 

Galeon 500 Fly

Flybridge

 

Main Deck

Absolute 47 FLY

Main Deck

 

Galeon 500 Fly

Main Deck

 

Lower Deck

Absolute 47 FLY

Lower Deck

 

Galeon 500 Fly

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Absolute 47 FLY Used Prices

In Production Since: 2019

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  • Price Range † -
  • Average Age -
 
 
 
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Rivals to Absolute 47 FLY

Galeon 500 Fly Used Prices

In Production Since: 2015

  • Average Price* $1.4m
  • Price Range † $739k - $1.9m
  • Average Age 3 years
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$1.4m
$739k
$1.9m
$1.4m
500 Fly For Sale

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*Based on 19 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from <1 - 8yrs old.


Rivals to Galeon 500 Fly

Specification Data

Model Name:47 FLY500 Fly
Builder:AbsoluteGaleon
Range:Absolute FlybridgeGaleon Flybridge
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Flybridge Flybridge
Use Types: Cruising Cruising
LOA: 48' 53' 2"
Max Beam: 14' 8" 14' 8"
Draft: 4' 1"  (Full Load) 3' 3"  (Full Load)
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 50,706 Lbs  
(Full Load)		 50,155 Lbs  
(Approx)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 423 Gallons 476 Gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 132 Gallons 172 Gallons
Black Water capacity: - 63 Gallons
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Absolute Tony Castro Yacht Design
Interior Designer: Absolute Galeon
Accommodation
Guests: 6 6
Cabins: 3 3
Berths:2x Double2x Single2x Double1x Bunk Bed
Guests Heads: 2 2
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:  (Crew not required)1  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: - 1
Crew Heads: - 1
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:28 knots35.4 knots
Max Range: 213 NM @ 28 knots 485 NM @ 8.3 knots
Engine Options: -

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Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta
Model:D6-IPS650D8-600D11-670D11-725D11-IPS950
Qty: x2 x2 x2 x2 x2
Power: 480 bhp (353 Kw) each
@ 3,700 rpm		 600 bhp (441 Kw) each
@ 3,000 rpm 670 bhp (493 Kw) each
@ 2,450 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm 725 bhp (533 Kw) each
@ 2,500 rpm
Max Speed: 28 knots - 31.2 knots 32.7 knots 35.4 knots
Cruising Speed: 22.3 knots @ 3400 rpm  - 20.9 knots @ 2000 rpm  - -
Economic Speed: 11.1 knots @ 2600 rpm  - 8.3 knots @ 1000 rpm  - -
Max Range at Full Speed: 213 nm @ 28 knots - - - -
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

There's plenty of choice from well known brands in this sector. The Prestige 520 provides a good balance of style, quality and value for money and the Sealine F530 makes a great home from home thanks to its spacious interior. The latest generation of the Fairline Squadron 50 is a quality machine with a good variety of layout options and if it's performance you're after the Princess F50 will top 35 knots. 

Check out the rivals for the Absolute 47 FLY or the Galeon 500 Fly.

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